How to Join

General Membership Requirement

Scottish Rite does seek to teach
its members a system of morality and thereby develop in our brethren
virtues and character which encourage men to improve their faculties
for the good of the human race.

What Masonic status is required?

A Master Mason, whose membership is in
good standing in a regular Craft Lodge in this jurisdiction, whose
permanent residence is located within this jurisdiction at the time of
application may petition for membership in the Scottish Rite.

Must I be invited to join the Scottish
Rite?

As a Master Mason in good standing,
you are heartily encouraged to apply for membership in the Rite
without awaiting a specific invitation. You may ask a Scottish Rite
friend for a petition form or contact the nearest Scottish Rite
Secretary for an application or further information.

What are the requirements of
residence?

No application for degrees in any
constituent body of the Rite shall be received nor balloted on if
the applicant is not a permanent residence within Canada. If the
applicant has his permanent residence in a foreign jurisdiction, no
action shall be taken on his application until a waiver of the
foreign jurisdiction has been obtained by, and to the satisfaction
of, the Sovereign Grand Commander of this Supreme Council.

Can Scottish Rite membership be
divided?

Primary Scottish Rite membership
shall not be divided but shall be with the bodies of one Valley so
far as opportunity exists. No constituent body, or member of such
body, shall recognize as a member of the Ancient and Accepted
Scottish Rite any person whose permanent residence is within the
jurisdiction of this Supreme Council who shall, while so permanently
resident, receive the degrees in some other jurisdiction, without
first having obtained the consent of the Sovereign Grand Commander
of this Supreme Council.

Are there any regulations as to
physical condition?

No.

What is the attitude of the
Jurisdiction with respect to religion?

Like the Symbolic Craft, Scottish
Rite does not seek to intrude upon the prerogatives of places of
worship nor does it attempt to teach any creed. Scottish Rite is not
a religion and does not pretend to be a substitute for religion. Its
rituals do not hold out the hope of heavenly rewards.

The Rite does require that its
adherents profess a monotheistic belief in Almighty God and
encourages it members to become active participants in their
respective places of worship. The Fraternity is a meeting place for
Christians, Hebrews, Muslims, Parsees and any other believers in a
monotheistic faith. As such, it has become the handmaiden of
religion. To inject or discuss religious creeds could only be
divisive.

Scottish Rite does seek to teach
its members a system of morality and thereby develop in our brethren
virtues and character which make men worth while.

Is the character of petitioners
investigated?

Each subordinate body has the right
to inquire into the character and Masonic standing of each applicant
through the use of investigating or membership committees.

Are candidates balloted upon?

Yes.

What does it cost to take the Scottish
Rite Degrees?

Minimum fees and dues have been
established by the Supreme Council, but Valleys have the right to
increase such fees and dues as needs indicate. Please contact a
member in your jurisdiction for complete financial information and
individual Valley benefits.